OpenClaw Not Responding — How to Fix

OpenClaw FAQ

If OpenClaw stops responding, check the gateway status first with openclaw gateway status. Most issues are fixed by restarting the gateway.

Quick Fixes

  1. Check gateway status: openclaw gateway status
  2. Restart gateway: openclaw gateway restart
  3. Check logs: openclaw gateway logs
  4. Verify API key: Make sure your AI provider API key is valid and has credits

Common Causes

  • Gateway not running: Most common — just restart it
  • API key expired or out of credits: Check your provider dashboard
  • Channel disconnected: WhatsApp sessions can expire — re-login with QR
  • Rate limiting: Too many requests to the AI provider
  • Network issues: Check internet connectivity

Advanced Debugging

Run the gateway in verbose mode to see detailed logs: openclaw gateway --verbose

# Check status
openclaw gateway status
openclaw status

# Restart
openclaw gateway restart

# View logs
openclaw gateway logs

# Verbose mode for debugging
openclaw gateway --verbose

# Re-login to WhatsApp if disconnected
openclaw channels login --channel whatsapp

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